East Caney Missionary Baptist Church Sulphur Springs Hold 36th Pastoral Pre-Musical and Anniversary Observance February 1st
Jan29

East Caney Missionary Baptist Church Sulphur Springs Hold 36th Pastoral Pre-Musical and Anniversary Observance February 1st

January 29, 2026 – East Caney Missionary Baptist Church of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will observe their 36th Pastoral Pre-Musical event January 31st, 2026, beginning at 6:00pm, and Anniversary February 1st, 2026, beginning at 2:30pm. The public is invited. East Caney Missionary Baptist Church is located at 6133 County Road 2310, Sulphur Springs, Texas, 75482. East Caney Missionary Baptist Church 36th Pastoral Anniversary February...

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East Texas A&M News Release: President’s Gallery Showcasing Professor Emeritus’ Photography
Jan29

East Texas A&M News Release: President’s Gallery Showcasing Professor Emeritus’ Photography

January 29, 2026 -The University Gallery at East Texas A&M University is pleased to announce Chaddy Dean Smith: A Retrospective. The exhibition will be on view January 12- May 15, 2026, in The President’s Gallery, located in the McDowell Business Administration Building across from room 295. The gallery is open weekly, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Celebrating the work of photographer Chaddy Dean...

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Hopkins County GOP President’s Day Candidate Forum to be Held February 16th
Jan29

Hopkins County GOP President’s Day Candidate Forum to be Held February 16th

January 29, 2026 – The Hopkins County GOP will hold a President’s Day Candidate Forum and Dinner February 16th, 2026. The event will be held at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Program begins at 6:00pm. For more information, please call 903-439-4591. Hopkins County GOP President’s Day Candidate Forum and Dinner February 2026 with Doors Open at 5pm

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Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce $44 Million in Grant Funding for Rural Hospitals
Jan29

Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce $44 Million in Grant Funding for Rural Hospitals

January 28, 2026 – Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will make $44 million in grant funding available to eligible hospitals serving rural communities across the state, an effort aimed at stabilizing facilities facing financial challenges and expanding access to health care in underserved areas. The funding will be distributed through the Rural Health Financial...

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Saltillo ISD Will be Having Their 2026 Homecoming Activities Friday, January 30th
Jan27

Saltillo ISD Will be Having Their 2026 Homecoming Activities Friday, January 30th

January 27, 2026 – The Saltillo ISD will be having their 2026 Homecoming Activities Friday, January 30th. We will have a pep rally starting around 1:45. They plan to Honor the Class 0f 2006 between the Varsity games followed by a reception following the games in the library. The homecoming court will be presented after the boys Varsity game and a new queen will be crowned.  The Saltillo ISD Homecoming  Court...

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Paris District Road Report for January 26, 2026
Jan27

Paris District Road Report for January 26, 2026

January 27, 2026 – Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in Fannin, Grayson, Hopkins, Franklin, Delta, Lamar, Red River, Hunt and Rains Counties for the week starting January 26, 2026. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades, and traffic controls, and reduce...

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Official Media Statement: Texas Game Wardens, Local Agencies Respond to Fatal Incident in Fannin County
Jan27

Official Media Statement: Texas Game Wardens, Local Agencies Respond to Fatal Incident in Fannin County

Jan. 27, 2026 On Jan. 26, multiple local and state agencies in Fannin County and the surrounding area responded to an emergency call for three brothers (ages 6, 8 and 9) who fell through ice on a private pond off Rec Road #3, just outside of Bonham. The 8- and 9-year-old were pulled from the water by the first arriving responders and a neighbor. Medical care was immediately administered before being transported to a local...

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Hopkins County Delays Scheduled Meetings, Closes Offices for Another Day
Jan26

Hopkins County Delays Scheduled Meetings, Closes Offices for Another Day

January 26, 2026 – Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom announces that County Offices will be closed on Tuesday January 27 due to continued inclement weather. Furthermore, the scheduled Regular Meeting of the Hopkins County Commissioner’s Court as well as the following Work Session scheduled for Tuesday January 27 has been reset for February 3, 2026.

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Hopkins County Rescinds Burn Ban
Jan26

Hopkins County Rescinds Burn Ban

January 26, 2026 – If cabin fever has set in for you over the past few days, fear not as you can get back to the outdoors and help out the natural thawing process by burning some brush piles. Hopkins County has rescinded the burn ban first issued January 9, 2026 just a few short weeks ago when the outlook was bleak on if and when we would ever get some rain. The winter storm set in over the past few days dropping precipitation...

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City of Sulphur Springs Offices to Close Due to Inclement Weather
Jan25

City of Sulphur Springs Offices to Close Due to Inclement Weather

January 25, 2026 – City Secretary Natalaie Burling announced on Sunday that the City of Sulphur Springs offices will be closed on Monday January 26, 2026 due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions. The following statement is from City of Sulphur Springs: City Offices will be closed on Monday. Due to inclement weather, all City of Sulphur Springs offices will be closed tomorrow. This includes: • Municipal Court • City...

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